Gunderloch Rothenberg Riesling GG 2017

'Wild' and immensely complex terroir-influenced aromas, with savoury herbal notes of caraway and anise, and herbal compote. It is dense and focused on the palate, with a sinewy athleticism, mineral energy, and self-confident acidity. Enormous ageing potential. 

Country: Germany Region: Rheinhessen Grape: Riesling
ABV: 12.5%  Bottle Size: 750ml Vegan, Vegetarian

Additional Information: Gunderloch is a thriving estate of approximately twenty-five hectares of vines in some of the top vineyards of the "Roter Hang" ("red slope") area in the Rheinhessen appellation. The estate has been practising organic for over five years. Fifth generation winemaker Johannes is currently considering certification and has become a driving force for leading the charge for studying and promoting chemical-free viticulture at the VDP. The average yield is held to 45 hl/ha, amongst the lowest in Germany, resulting in wines of high extraction and great quality, some of the finest in Germany.

One of the three grand cru Rieslings made at Gunderloch (Hipping, Pettenthal, Rothenberg). The Rothenberg vineyard encompasses about 20 hectares directly on the Rhine River between Nackenheim and Nierstein, about five hectares of this comprise the heart of the Rothenberg, the estate’s most prestigious vineyard. The Rothenberg is incredibly steep with a slope of 30 to 80%, soil is red shale plates (dating back 290 million years). Harvest hand picked with the support of rope towed caterpillars due to the steepness of the slopes. Grapes are aged 90% in oak. This is a well blanched and complex Riesling that can age for 20 years or more.